Wanda Sykes News

Director Schele Williams to Release Book on The History of Slavery

by A.A. Cristi — September 30, 2020

Theatre director and social justice activist, Schele Williams, has written a new book for young readers on the history of enslavement.

Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster & More Will Lend Voices to Third Season of Disney Junior's VAMPIRINA

by Nicole Rosky — September 28, 2020

Disney Junior's hit animated series 'Vampirina' has gained some Broadway veterans as guest stars.

Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announce Final Stint of Winners; Eddie Murphy, Cherry Jones, Maya Rudolph, and More!

by Stephi Wild — September 20, 2020

Last night, the fifth night of the Creative Art Emmys wrapped up this year's virtual ceremony.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for FRIENDSGIVING

by Sarah Leiber — September 9, 2020

Abby is looking forward to a laid-back Thanksgiving with her best friend Molly.

PIANO BAR LIVE! Continues With Jennifer Pace, Warren Schein, Aaron Lee Battle and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 27, 2020

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, July 28th at 7:15 pm ET with host Scott Barbarino and Ivan Danylets and Lydia Sabosto sharing piano duties.

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Marisa Tomei

by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine — July 6, 2020

Today's episode features stage and screen star Marisa Tomei, who talks about her latest project- The King of Staten Island.

Lakeshore Records To Release VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack Digitally June 26

by A.A. Cristi — June 26, 2020

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Carl Reiner, Judd Apatow & More to Take Part in LAUGHTER IN LOCKDOWN Comedy Fundraiser

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 27, 2020

NY Laughs, in partnership with The Actors Fund has announced a special one-night-only streaming event 'Laughter in Lockdown,' to benefit comedians and other comedy professionals in need on Friday, May 29 at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT on nylaughs.

Matt Bomer, Jeff Bridges, Norman Lear & More Join WE ALL PLAY OUR PART: A BENEFIT FOR MPTF

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 14, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced today that Matt Bomer, Jeff Bridges, Regina Hicks, Norman Lear, Joel McHale, Katelyn Ohashi, Billy Ray, and Jeff Ross will join the star-studded line-up of talent participating in 'We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for MPTF'.

Hugh Jackman, Leslie Odom, Jr., and More To Appear In 'We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for MPTF'

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 8, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced today that it will host a one-night-only fundraiser to benefit their COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, providing support for entertainment industry workers, particularly those who work behind-the-scenes across film and television, who need it most duri

SiriusXM Launches SHE'S SO FUNNY New Full-Time Female-Only Comedy Channel

by A.A. Cristi — March 31, 2020

NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST Heads to Los Angeles This April

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 2, 2020

Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix's comedy brand, is throwing a week-long comedy festival, Netflix Is A Joke Fest.

Kevin Brennan, Steve Byrne and More Are Coming to the Plaza Hotel & Casino

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2020

Longstanding comedy club and entertainment company, The Comedy Works, has a full slate of nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and up-and-coming talent scheduled to appear at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas with ticket prices starting at only $20.

VIDEO: See Billy Porter, Neil Patrick Harris, & More in the Trailer for VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 20, 2020

Apple has released the trailer for Visible: Out on Television, a five-part documentary series that premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ February 14.

Wanda Sykes Hosts 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 8, 2020

The 28th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting and inspirational night recognizing African-American achievements and contributions, world premieres Sunday, January 12 at 9:00 p.

Billy Porter Joins Lineup of Cyndi Lauper's Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 7, 2019

Cyndi Lauper a?" the Grammy, Emmy and Tony-winning icon and advocate a?" has announced the lineup for her 9th annual Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays benefit concert, presented by Marriott International and AEG.

NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL and Hal Rubenstein Team Up to Debut “Hungry for Laughs” on 11/5

by Marina Kennedy — October 18, 2019

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced its first annual Hungry for Laughs event - a night showcasing the talent of New York City's top chefs and comedians, highlighted by a performance by Randy Rainbow, in support of the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC).